Her Compass Crimes series has garnered attention in Publisher's Weekly and earned recognition in the 2017 National Indie Excellence Awards, the 2016 Royal Palm Literary Awards, the Indiana Golden Opportunity Contest, and the Sheila Contest.

She serves on the Arts and Humanities Advisory Board for Southeastern University and is a member of the Florida Writers Association and Sisters in Crime. She’s also an instrument-rated private pilot. For more information, see www.jonimfisher.com.

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In the heart of Manhattan, District Attorney Battaglia is hunted down and shot, falling into the arms of Assistant DA Alexandra Cooper on the step of the Met. The story of Deadfall accelerates from there as investigators and reporters speculate on whIn the heart of Manhattan, District Attorney Battaglia is hunted down and shot, falling into the arms of Assistant DA Alexandra Cooper on the step of the Met. The story of Deadfall accelerates from there as investigators and reporters speculate on what led him to find her that night. Was the DA targeted because of a previous conviction or current investigation? Had the shot been intended for Cooper?

The search for answers drives Alex, her boyfriend NYPD Detective Mike Chapman, and Detective Mercer Wallace into dangerous, dark places of intrigue, political ambition, and international trade. Start this book early in the day or you’ll spend the night up for just one more chapter, and another, and another.

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Welcome to 99 cent Bestseller. We give you the best books pricing 99 cents from amazon. If you love books then this group is for you. Authors can alsoWelcome to 99 cent Bestseller. We give you the best books pricing 99 cents from amazon. If you love books then this group is for you. Authors can also promote their books pricing 99 cent. Please read the rule before promoting here.
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